5 from 12 votes
Honey BBQ Chicken Kabobs
Honey BBQ Chicken Kabobs feature bite-sized chicken breast chunks marinated in a homemade sauce blending barbecue sauce, honey, mustard, and spices. The chicken is skewered and grilled to develop a caramelized glaze and tender interior. Garlic and onion cooked into the sauce add savory depth to the sweet and tangy flavor profile.
Prep Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American, International
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil divided
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 onion diced
- 1 ½ cups barbecue sauce Texas style
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard whole grain
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce reduced sodium
- 1 teaspoon black pepper coarsely ground
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 pounds chicken breast cut into 1-inch chunks, boneless skinless
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in BBQ sauce, honey, mustard, soy sauce, pepper and ginger. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have blended, about 3-5 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes.
- In a gallon size Ziploc bag, combine chicken and half of BBQ sauce mixture. Marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, up to 8 hours, turning the bag occasionally. Place remaining BBQ sauce mixture in the refrigerator.
- Drain the chicken from the marinade, discarding the marinade.
- Preheat grill to medium high heat. Thread chicken onto skewers. Brush with remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Add skewers to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until the chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 10-12 minutes. Brush skewers with remaining BBQ sauce mixture, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Serve immediately with remaining BBQ sauce mixture.
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